Category Archives: WJTV
SNAP replacement benefits available for Mississippians affected by April 9 storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households that experienced a power outage of over six hours due to the April 9 storms may request a replacement of SNA...
Apr 11, 2024
Second component of Mississippi governor’s Medicaid reforms approved
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced federal approval of the second component in his Medicaid reimbursement reform plan. The plan is estimated to generate...
Apr 11, 2024
Two staff members injured during fire at Mississippi school
BOLIVAR COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two staff members were injured during a fire at a school in the Mississippi Delta. The incident occurred at Hayes Cooper Center in Bolivar County just before 7:30 a.m. o...
Apr 11, 2024
Mississippi man captured after 13 years on the run
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - After more than 13 years on the run, a Mississippi man has been arrested. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker said 47-year-old Kelvin "Buck" Perry was returned to the Ca...
Apr 11, 2024
Entergy crews work to restore power to Mississippi customers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Severe storms passed through Mississippi Tuesday night and continued through Wednesday. The storms caused extensive damage to Entergy's facilities across the service area. At p...
Apr 11, 2024
Former Southaven police officer arrested, DeSoto County DA says
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- A former Southaven police officer was arrested and indicted on one count of conspiracy and one count of felony auto theft. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton addressed ...
Apr 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson, ex-NFL star acquitted in 'trial of the century,' dies: family
(NEXSTAR) - O.J. Simpson has died, his family announced on social media Thursday morning. He was 76. "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer," a post on...
Apr 11, 2024
Former JPD officer wanted for murder captured in Louisiana
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Jackson police officer has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said 33-year-old Marcus Johnson was captured 25 miles...
Apr 10, 2024
Mississippi House continues push for INSPIRE Act
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The battle on public education funding is still being waged at the Mississippi State Capitol. House and Senate Democrats have come out against the proposed House funding plan k...
Apr 10, 2024
Canton experiences minor flooding from storms
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Canton experienced some flooding during Wednesday's storms. King Ranch Road, Shady Lane, and East Peace Street had standing water near the side of those roads. Part ...
Apr 10, 2024